Aught

usgb/ɔːt/
pronoun

Anything at all, any part or amount.

If aught in this life be certain, it is death.
Visual representation of "aught" - Anything at all, any part or amount

Often appears as...

  • for aught i know
  • if aught be

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Formal

Literary

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Literary Usage

Used in literary or poetic contexts to give an old-fashioned or formal tone.

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Heedless of aught else, she danced through the field.
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Dramatic Effect

Can intensify a statement; often used to make a point with strong emotion or significance.

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If aught happens to my family, I shall seek justice.
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Archaic Connotations

Sounds old-fashioned; use may imply historical or classical references.

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Know you aught of the ancient texts spoken in legend?
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